artist

Definition

  • noun: a person who creates art
  • noun: one skilled or versed in learned arts
  • synonyms: artisan, schemer, artiste

Examples

  • I can't draw at all, but both of my children are very talented 'artists'. [=they draw very well]

  • The couple lost their savings to a 'con artist' who told them he was an investment broker.

  • famous 'recording artists' [=singers and musicians who record their music]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wow. That's funny because I could-- I could sort of tell that you were, like, creative. God, that's very cool that you're an artist. Well, I-- I don't know if you can call me an artist. No, you know what? Never let anybody discourage you from that. I'm serious. (..)
    2008 Two Lovers